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am returning

  • present progressive
    of return (1st person singular).
    return
    verb (used without object)
    to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state: to return to public office;

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I am returning to my White House vigil in all humility, asking the same questions as before — “What is Islam?” and “What is Terrorism?” — but without offering definitive answers.

From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026

"I am returning to the big ice," the skater from Kazan announced on Telegram earlier this month, her formerly brunette hair now streaked with blonde highlights.

From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026

"This is a picture of the Granite City taken from a plane when I am returning from my home country 10,000km away. Hope you like it!"

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2024

"Like Cincinnatus, I am returning to my plough," he said, in front of the door of Number 10 Downing Street.

From Reuters ● Oct. 21, 2022

I am returning the typescript under separate cover.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan